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Which child themes updated to Genesis 2?

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Community Forums › Forums › Archived Forums › General Discussion › Which child themes updated to Genesis 2?

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Tagged: child themes, genesis 2.0, html5, updates, XHTML

  • This topic has 36 replies, 21 voices, and was last updated 11 years, 10 months ago by BillyB.
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  • August 7, 2013 at 10:23 am #54587
    mitchellm
    Member

    We have both WordPress 3.6 and Genesis 2 released. That's great news! However, the previous info about which specific Genesis child-themes would get updated was vague. I don't mind waiting if my particular theme will get updated. On the other hand, I do mind waiting for nothing! (i.e. there will be no update to my specific theme).

    Does anyone have more specific info about what child-themes are likely to be updated?

    I most interested in the Minimum theme (which I use), but I'm sure other users would like to know about the other themes as well. I may have missed the info, but currently not finding any specific complete info on updates.

    August 7, 2013 at 11:05 am #54597
    jeremyers1
    Member

    I am looking for information on this too. I am a new customer, and only want to use a Child theme that is (or will be) updated to Genesis 2.0.


    Blogger and Author

    August 7, 2013 at 11:05 am #54598
    lynnita
    Member

    It's a bit unclear, but in response to this post Brian indicated that probable order of release would be:
    Sixteen Nine
    eleven40
    Metro
    Executive
    Enterprise
    Lifestyle
    AgentPress
    Going Green
    Agency
    News
    Streamline

    If I understand him correctly, those ones are already Genesis 2.0 ready and will probably be released at the maddeningly slow rate of 1 a week or so ... 🙂

    August 7, 2013 at 11:09 am #54602
    William
    Member

    I'm disappointed to note that Minimum is not on that list. I hope it's part of the plan, as I really like that theme.


    –William
    http://williambeem.com

    August 7, 2013 at 11:15 am #54606
    mitchellm
    Member

    In the linked post above Brian states: "Just so we are clear -- some themes like Outreach won't get much of a design update, so the only true update to it will be the HTML5 markup piece."

    This could also be true for Minimum. And that's fine for me. It's just that I'd like greater clarity on the issue. If Minimum will only have the HTML5 markup piece added at some point, then going ahead and using it now should be fine. Whatever the real answer, I don't want to be making design decisions based on tea leaves and smoke signals.

    August 7, 2013 at 11:23 am #54609
    William
    Member

    I'm fine with the design of Minimum as it is. My only concern is that it's feature complete with HTML5, microdata, etc. I never expected that they would re-design all of the old themes. Just make them compatible with the current features.


    –William
    http://williambeem.com

    August 7, 2013 at 11:24 am #54612
    mitchellm
    Member

    Well, we'd all love new stuff in our favorite themes for free! But I agree with William: compatibilty is the main issue. And a pretty important one at that.

    August 7, 2013 at 11:38 am #54625
    William
    Member

    I always liked the Eleven40 theme, but never used it. Now I think the changes make it ideal for one of my sites. Still have to play with everything on a test site first, but I'm looking forward to getting my hands dirty.


    –William
    http://williambeem.com

    August 7, 2013 at 12:19 pm #54636
    martialwarrior
    Participant

    So Magazine will not be updated???

    August 7, 2013 at 1:27 pm #54666
    Marc
    Participant

    FWIW - Wes Straham expects to have the HTML5 Genesis child themes http://appfinite.com/ released tomorrow! Really looking forward to the updated Epik!

    My updated themes will be released tomorrow, FWIW. #genesiswp Wes Straham (@WesStraham) August 7, 2013


    Resultz Digital | Websites, search marketing services and consulting for small business.

    August 7, 2013 at 1:37 pm #54674
    jmrallen
    Member

    I wonder if StudioPress can add a column to the Downloads page indicating whether it's been updated for Genesis 2.0. A simple Y/N would be helpful, since some of the themes currently are at version 2.0, which some people may think means "this is compatible with Genesis 2.0"

    August 7, 2013 at 2:32 pm #54687
    William
    Member

    That would be helpful.


    –William
    http://williambeem.com

    August 7, 2013 at 2:34 pm #54688
    rwboyd
    Participant

    I too love and use the minimum theme (on a few personal and client websites) would love to see it 2.0 compatible! Also love the 2.0 Y/N idea on the mystudiopress downloads page!

    August 7, 2013 at 2:56 pm #54709
    fssbob
    Member

    Whether it be the idea for a "Y/N" box suggested above or some other approach, I think something is needed to help alleviate the confusion that's going to occur when people assume a "2.0x" child theme has been updated to fully support Genesis 2.0. Thanks.


    Bob
    Flying Seal Systems

    August 7, 2013 at 3:11 pm #54711
    lynnita
    Member

    I agree -- some indication on the downloads page that a theme is Genesis 2.0 / HTML5 ready would be SO helpful.

    August 7, 2013 at 3:21 pm #54713
    Joshua Dziba
    Member

    I have successfully implemented & enabled HTML5 markup on two sites now running WP 3.6, Genesis2.0 and the Studiopress Maximum & BackCountry child themes. Will be glad to offer support to anyone needing to implement markup.

    http://www.jmdezigns.com
    http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org


    Interpolat Solutions, LLC
    https://www.interpolat.com
    Connecting the dots for you.

    August 7, 2013 at 3:36 pm #54722
    idealneal
    Member

    I have upgraded on six different sites with no problem, but with this one exception and I am stumped.

    I have upgrade to 3.6 and genesis 2.0 using the backcountry theme.
    Everytime, however, that I have tried upgrading, my admin area goes blank.
    I have shut off all of my plug-ins, reinstalled 2.0, and reinstalled wordpress 3.6, but nothing seems to work. The only fix that works is to go back to the previous version of genesis.
    Does anyone have any ideas.
    thanks

    August 7, 2013 at 4:08 pm #54733
    nazz
    Participant

    "those ones are already Genesis 2.0 ready and will probably be released at the maddeningly slow rate of 1 a week or so …"

    What will the rate of release of new themes be? In serious need of new blood here.

    August 7, 2013 at 4:27 pm #54739
    mitchellm
    Member

    @Marc I'm new to WordPress and Genesis. Are Wes' themes considered good? I like the look of Epik a lot, so I may pick it up, but I realistically know nothing about various WP-Genesis theme developers (except StudioPress).

    August 7, 2013 at 4:41 pm #54742
    lynnita
    Member

    Not Marc, but ... the Epik theme was announced by and endorsed by StudioPress. They have been selective in what themes they endorse, so I would expect it to be "top-notch," to use Brian's words. HTH

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